A Helpful Primer

Mcjoan has a great post up at Kos about what the new student loan program means for you. One would think that such a simple and effective overhaul that streamlines the process and saves the government money would be hailed by Republicans. You know, the party of ‘fiscal responsibility’. Be sure to scroll all the way down to the bottom for a thorough debunking of the e-mail screeds that your crazy uncle is sure to be sending your way.

In related news, a friend turned me on to this, which has the potential to be a game changer for those of us sweating the burden of repayment.